17 Useful Mandarin Phrases for Traveling in China

While you might be able to navigate your way through first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou with just English, some simple phrases in Mandarin might come in handy when you venture outside of the urban comfort zone. For those with limited Chinese skills, here are a few that you should have in your back pocket.

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